Displaying items by tag: EOPThe National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.https://ncsfreedom.org
Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:24:38 +0000en-gbSwing Groups & Law Enforcement: Group Issueshttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/600-swing-groups-law-enforcement-group-issues.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/600-swing-groups-law-enforcement-group-issues.htmlSwing Groups & Law Enforcement: Group Issues It is important for swing groups and businesses to have an understanding of the relationship between the swing community and law enforcement, as well as the numerous legalities that can effect group functions. Once this is accomplished, your group can dispel myths, educate members, and constructively interact with law enforcement as the need arises. This presentation will focus on three aspects: interacting with local law enforcement, avoiding legal trouble, and group considerations.

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]]>Educational Outreach PresentationsTue, 22 Mar 2011 02:17:33 +0000Approaching Your Local Authoritieshttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/599-approaching-your-local-authorities.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/599-approaching-your-local-authorities.htmlApproaching Your Local Authorities The purpose of this presentation is to educate law enforcement, prosecutors, or other authorities about SM-Leather- Fetish and/or swing practices on behalf of a local group(s). NCSF's goal in presenting this material is to help local group(s) to develop a positive relationship with their local authorities. The contents and delivery method of the outreach presentation are designed on a case-by-case basis. We suggest that local groups work together when presenting info to local officials. PDF Coming Soon

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]]>Educational Outreach PresentationsTue, 22 Mar 2011 02:15:38 +0000Zoning for SM & Swing Groups and Businesseshttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/598-zoning-for-sm-swing-groups-and-businesses.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/598-zoning-for-sm-swing-groups-and-businesses.htmlZoning for SM & Swing Groups and Businesses Zoning and permit issues are commonly used as a tool of local governments when seeking a method to attack SM groups and businesses. Typical "crimes" such as indecent exposure, lewd conduct, and the like are subject to interpretation by the police, prosecutor, and courts. Successful prosecution is certainly possible but not guaranteed. Zoning and permit violations tend to be very cut and dry comparatively. For this reason, administrative issues are frequently used as tools to either move or shut down SM activities. It is important for our community to have an understanding of these administrative rules in order to safely organize and maintain SM activities and functions. Zoning and permits vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This discussion will attempt address these issues in a general, overview fashion. The attendees will benefit from the experiences of the panelists who have all dealt with legal and/or scene?related administrative issues. There are numerous licensing, zoning, and permit requirements at all levels of government ? federal, state, regional, county and city. It's not easy to determine what licenses and permits you'll need, but it's very important. You should thoroughly research this…

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]]>Educational Outreach PresentationsTue, 22 Mar 2011 02:13:30 +0000Educational Outreach Overviewhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/education-outreach-program-page.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/education-outreach-program-page.htmlThe mission of the NCSF Foundation and its Education Outreach Program is to provide members of the SM-Leather-Fetish, swing and polyamory communities educational information concerning relevant legal, medical and other issues. To provide education, as appropriate, to law enforcement, care providers, and other authorities about alternative sexuality, and to assist and support the outreach and education efforts of local communities. Goals The EOP has the following goals: To support efforts and goals of the NCSF Foundation. To assist SM-Leather-Fetish, swing and polyamory groups and communities in their efforts to educate themselves about legal issues that affect their communities and individual relationships To assist alternative sexuality groups and communities by providing relevant, up-to-date information about dealing with law enforcement and other authorities, and assist them in working with their local law enforcement and other authorities To provide law enforcement and other government authorities with information about alternative sexuality as appropriate To assist alternative sexuality groups and communities in their efforts to educate and work with their local law enforcement and other authorities

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]]>Educational OutreachSat, 19 Mar 2011 14:06:10 +0000Press Release - NCSF Marching Forwardhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/315-press-release-ncsf-marching-forward.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/education-outreach/eo-mission-statement/item/315-press-release-ncsf-marching-forward.htmlFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coalition for Sexual Freedom Marching Forward: NCSF proactively advocates for sexual freedom November 19, 2008 - NCSF is proud to be the only group in the country with a national mission committed to changing the political, legal and social environment for those involved with the BDSM, swing and polyamory communities. The new board of NCSF was voted in at the annual Coalition Partner meeting held in Atlanta in September: Leigha Fleming is the new Chairwoman of NCSF, and new board members Laura Carlson (Secretary), Klawdya Rothschild, Tim Murray, and Ron Zimmerman have joined existing board members Vivienne Kramer (Treasurer), Jim Duvall, Jim Fleckenstein, and Howie Zusel. NCSF has directly helped tens of thousands of practitioners, businesses and groups since its founding in 1997. NCSF's newest project is the DSM Revision Project: Kinky is NOT a Diagnosis! The DSM Revision Petition is gathering signatures from individuals and organizations calling on the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to adhere to empirical research when revising the diagnoses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Susan Wright is working directly with the DSM revision committee to ensure that healthy BDSM practitioners and cross-dressers are…